Climbing for Life! The Tour de Steamboat, ColoradoThis is truly the best DVD collection for indoor cyclists ever made! Not only is the video footage stunning, but the helpfull narrative includes insights on training, cycling in Colorado, and preparing for a long day in the saddle. Coaching by: Paul Gallas, creator of Cycling Videos OnlineTim Cody, founder of Ride for Strength. Tim Rode from California to New York over 27 days to raise funds for the ALSA. Tim talks to us about his adventures as well as unique training advice for cyclists of all abilities. Michael Seeburg, author of Road Biking Colorado, A Statewide Guide, joins us for an hour and a half emparting his years of cycling wisdom. He is an amazing man and wrote a truly inspirational book. Mike Meis joins us for 1.75 hours. Mike is new to the sport of cycling and provides us with questions that most of us want to ask, but are too afraid to ask. Mike, an ex football player, fears nothing and never quits trying! Features of this DVD include:3 audio tracks - instruction, music and sounds of the roadHeads up dash Target effort Resistance Cadence GPS map Multiple camera angles Speed, elevation, distance and more! The Tour de Steamboat is an amazing 110 mile journey that begins and ends in beautiful Steamboat Colorado. "Climbing for Life!" is a testament to the demands of the ride as well as a title dedicated to people struggling with their health. The Tour de Steamboat was founded as a benefit ride to raise awareness and money for the Sunshine Kids Foundation.Stage 1 begins in Steamboat and climbs Rabbit Ears Pass for a gain in elevation of 3500 feet ( 1066m). The day is bright with vivid blue skies and the air is crisp and clear. It's a perfect mountain morning to begin cycling. Warm up those legs and get ready to steadily grind up to the summit and enjoy the start of this amazing adventure! Stage 2 begins at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass, 9500 feet asl (896m) and as soon as we're rolling, we hit 45mph on the descent. We'll hook onto a few wheels and have fun with pacelines and sprint climbs. And then a final surge to the finish will leave up panting and ready to do more!We hit stage 3 with enthusiasm! The sun is up, it's warming and cyclists are on the roads. Conversations erupt as spirits are high and the ride is perfect. Then the wall arrives, Gore Pass and we climb almost 2000' (610m) and arrive at the summit exhausted. Shake out the lactic acid, 'cause this one's gonna hurt!Stage 4 traverses over the Gore Range and is incredibly scenic with open views of green prairies and big blue skies streaked with white linen. Before arriving at the rest, we'll have to pop up over a little 500 foot climb, then, it's a fun descent into Yampa Valley and to the finish.The Yampa Valley is a paradise of green grasses surrounded by wild peaks and mountains. Our 5th and final stage keeps us anaerobic as we battle the evening winds. This is a great interval workout keeping up the tempo in a 2 man paceline. Then, one last climb out of the valley and down into Steamboat and finish the Tour de Steamboat forever reflecting on this life changing adventure!

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vva group of volunteers from the leukemia & lymphoma society team in training gathered with big buckets for dog baths, hoses, shampoos and lots of energy. the dogs were very cooperative and happy to be clean after their "spa" treatment. i hope they raised lots of money for their very wonderful cause ... the fight to cure cancer. tnt (team in training) trains for events around the country and abroad, marathons, half-marathons or 100 mile bike rides. each team trains on behalf of an honored patient, drawing inspiration from his/her courage. and by raising money for the leukemia & lymphoma society, they fund research and treatment advances for cancer patients around the world.

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a group of volunteers from the leukemia & lymphoma society team in training gathered with big buckets for dog baths, hoses, shampoos and lots of energy. the dogs were very cooperative and happy to be clean after their "spa" treatment. i hope they raised lots of money for their very wonderful cause ... the fight to cure cancer. tnt (team in training) trains for events around the country and abroad, marathons, half-marathons or 100 mile bike rides. each team trains on behalf of an honored patient, drawing inspiration from his/her courage. and by raising money for the leukemia & lymphoma society, they fund research and treatment advances for cancer patients around the world.

100 mile bike ride training

A complete training program for riding--and enjoying--cycling's fastest growing challenge

To ride a century means to cover 100 miles in a day--no small feat for riders at any level. But the century is becoming cycling's equivalent of the marathon, with more and more century events scheduled for thousands of riders across the country. Now, champion pro cyclist Marla Streb provides a thorough manual for anyone who wants to train for this distance. She offers guidelines for:• customizing a training plan based on fitness level and century pace goal• getting proper bike fit and choosing the right equipment• training and ride-day strategies for optimal fueling and hydration

Backed by Bicycling magazine, the world's leading bike magazine and a proven authority on long-distance cycling, this book is an indispensable guide for recreational and competitive cyclists alike.